Truck Drivers for hire in Wigan
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382
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 7%
- Reach Truck
- 5%
- Warehouse Experience
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Vocational or technical training
- 12%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Wincanton Ltd
Co operative Food
AAH Pharmaceuticals
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 44%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 382 profiles for Truck Drivers in Wigan
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £48,337 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,270 – £70,226 yearly
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Reach truck driver, 3.5 van driver,delivery driver
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderReach TruckDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Reach TruckMobile Elevating Work PlatformsForkliftScissor LiftInventory ControlRF ScannerClass 2 HGV Driver
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceLGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceMicrosoft Powerpoint+7 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTruck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeDrivingHGV Class 2 Driver
Ince-in-Makerfield
Licenses & certifications
Lorry LoaderFirst Aid at WorkHIAB Crane OperationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLGV Licence+4 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingForkliftDrivingFlatbedProfessional Driving ExperienceClass 1 Hiab Driver
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceNVQDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Maths+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsHGV LicenceDrivingNVQMathsEnglishHGV Class 1 Driver
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDrivingHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceADRCategory C LicenceHGV Licence+6 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingHazmatTruck DrivingDrivingDangerous GoodsFlatbedHGV Class 2 Driver
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Professional Driving ExperienceCategory C LicenceDrivingDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateRigid Lorry+7 moreSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateManual HandlingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a truck driver role?
The average time to fill a truck driver role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do truck drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a truck driver include: forklift, reach truck and warehouse experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK Provider.
What are some job titles related to truck drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck drivers include: HGV class 2 driver, HGV driver and HGV class 1 driver.
What level of education is common for a truck driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a truck driver in Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck drivers have 16 years of professional experience.
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